After a six-month consolidation, the stage is ready for Ripple (XRP). Up 44.2 percent at the time of press, XRP is closing in on Ethereum (ETH) and could flip the asset if there is a ballpark 25 percent price increment. At this pace, bulls should set their targets at 80 cents and even $1.40.

Ripple Price Analysis

Fundamentals

Before May-14, Ripple (XRP) performance had been lackluster. Underperforming Bitcoin (BTC) and other top-10 liquid assets, observers said the XRP was decoupling to the delight of Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Inc. In his view, the final decoupling from Bitcoin would be mainly because of the “investor rationale.” That will be when investors would appreciate what each project brings to the table. While talking to CNBC, the crypto leader said: